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  "id": 6722596,
  "title": "Arsenal close to finalising new contract for Arteta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/arsenal-close-to-finalising-new-contract-for-arteta",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T06:50:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/arsenal-close-to-finalising-new-contract-for-arteta/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal is nearing a finalised new contract for manager Mikel Arteta, according to sources. The club and the Spaniard are in the process of finalising an agreement on his protracted contract, which is expected to take place soon. Arteta has expressed his comfort with the timing of the contract and his happiness at the club. He has also stated that the club's support for his continued tenure is mutual. Arteta can expect to become one of the best-paid managers in world football once his new deal is signed, with Arsenal committing to significantly improving on his current £10m a season plus an extra £5m upon Champions League qualification. The club has seen significant success under Arteta's management, winning the Premier League last season and being strong favourites to retain their domestic crown this season. Arteta is the longest-serving manager in English football, and his new contract will take him closer to a decade in north London. Arteta's influence over the club and his role in shaping the squad's success have made him an integral figure at Arsenal.",
  "summary": "The perception of Arsenal’s transfer window varies depending on who you speak to – but there will be no disagreement from anyone at the Emirates Stadium over how crucial their next expected signing will be. With the market closed until January, the club are now in the process of finalising an agreement with manager Mikel […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "No excuses, no surprises: Arteta's Arsenal prepare for anything",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/no-excuses-no-surprises-artetas-arsenal-prepare-for-anything",
        "published": "2026-09-11T11:05:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Turning up the heat: Arteta reveals ‘challenges’ for Arsenal stars",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/turning-up-the-heat-arteta-reveals-challenges-for-arsenal-stars",
        "published": "2026-09-11T11:51:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "No excuses, no surprises: Arteta's Arsenal prepare for anything",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/no-excuses-no-surprises-artetas-arsenal-prepare-for-anything-6755778",
        "published": "2026-09-11T11:55:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Guide Network",
        "title": "Arsenal Close To Finalising New Contract For Arteta",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/arsenal-close-to-finalising-new-contract-for-arteta-6759767",
        "published": "2026-09-11T12:53:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Arsenal boss Arteta ‘very surprised’ at Jesus blast over Barcelona move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/arsenal-boss-arteta-very-surprised-at-jesus-blast-over-barcelona-move",
        "published": "2026-09-11T12:58:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Arsenal manager Arteta ‘very surprised’ at Jesus blast over Barcelona move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/arsenal-manager-arteta-very-surprised-at-jesus-blast-over-barcelona",
        "published": "2026-09-11T13:18:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Arsenal boss Arteta 'very surprised' at Jesus blast over Barcelona move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/arsenal-boss-arteta-very-surprised-at-jesus-blast-over-barcelona-move-6761741",
        "published": "2026-09-11T13:28:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}